London
This was my first trip to Europe and i had always dreamed of going to London, so we used our first day to see all the big things. We stayed in a hotel on a side street near Buckingham Palace and the center of the city and got breakfast at a cafe across the street where I first discovered the crumpets. I fell in love, and had them every morning!
We first went to check out Big Ben and the Westminster Abbey, as they are in the same plaza. Big Ben was amazing for me, as it was the quintessential London symbol! We went inside the Abbey and were able to explore a bit, and of course found a red phone booth to take a picture with. We had lunch at a fish and chips place on the river afterwards - you have to have all the local fare! After lunch, we walked to Piccadilly Circus area and explored the shops and restaurants there. It’s kind of like a teeny version of Times Square, UK version and has a fun atmosphere! My dad is a musician and a fan of the Beatles, so we actually took a taxi to go see Abbey Road Studios and of course the famous spot where the Beatles took their album cover photo. It was a fun little historical part of London to go to! For the evening, we went to the Tower Bridge for sunset - another typical London symbol. We spent more time near the city center of London and found a nice steakhouse with an outdoor patio to have dinner at before heading home exhausted.
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